Parenting NI is the leading charity for parenting support in Northern Ireland.
Allergy UK is the leading national charity providing support, advice and information for those living with allergic disease.
We support, train, lobby & fundraise for autism in Northern Ireland
We work to stop asthma attacks and, ultimately, cure asthma by funding world leading research and scientists, campaigning for change and supporting people with asthma to reduce their risk of a potentially life threatening asthma attack.
The charity supporting single parent families to live secure, happy and fulfilling lives
BookTrust is the UK's largest children's reading charity. Each year we reach 3.9 million children across the UK with books, resources and support.
Barnardos mission is to help transform children’s lives through our services; support parents; and challenge society where it fails our children.
The Department of Health and Social Care Trust information and support for parents.
Supporting parents across the UK, our charity’s Family Benefits Advice Service provides free, impartial and confidential advice to parents to help you maximise your income and inform you of your rights and entitlements. Call 028 9267 8200 today!
PlayBoard NI is an independent charity and the lead organisation for the development and promotion of children and young people’s play in Northern Ireland.
We provide local specialist help, information and care across Northern Ireland for autistic children and adults, and their families. We offer health and social services including support in your home, short breaks and respite, social groups, relationship and health education, and parent groups.
We empower young people to make positive changes and rediscover their hope. They want a future they can look forward to and we’re here to make sure they get it. Working alongside young people, their families and community, we will not rest until together, step-by-step, we've created a society built for all children.
We help disabled children and young people gain confidence and independence. We’re there for families when they need us
Over 100,000 children and adults use Makaton symbols and signs, either as their main method of communication or as a way to support speech.
The National Deaf Children's Society provides support to deaf children and young people and their families in Northern Ireland. We run events for families to help them at key points in their deaf child's life. And we work to influence the standard and quality of services they receive.
Children and adults with Down’s syndrome are all unique individuals with their own personalities, family backgrounds and preferences that make them who they are.
Here you will find answers to questions that we are often asked about Down’s syndrome. This information will help you to separate the facts from some common misconceptions.
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is the UK's leading charity for people with vision loss, and it has useful information about coming to terms with sight loss.
RISE NI is a regional early intervention service which supports children in pre-school educational and mainstream primary school settings by working closely with parents and education staff to help children develop the foundation skills for learning
Sure Start is a government led initiative funded by the Department of Education aimed at giving every child the best possible start in life. Sure Start works in partnership with statutory, voluntary and community sectors and parents to promote the physical, intellectual and social development of babies and young children.
Middletown Centre supports the promotion of excellence throughout Northern Ireland. Training programmes are available for Parents & Education Professionals.
SENAC advises on the Northern Ireland statutory SEN system. We give information and advice on getting help and support in school for children with learning difficulties and special educational needs (SEN). Our service is independent and confidential.
Early Years provides information and training for parents, childcare providers, employers and local authorities.
The ADHD Foundation is the UK’s leading neurodiversity charity, offering a strength-based, lifespan service for the 1 in 5 of us who live with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, DCD, Dyscalculia, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome and more.
Women’s Aid is the lead voluntary organisation in Northern Ireland addressing domestic and sexual violence and providing services for women and children.
Lifeline is the Northern Ireland crisis response helpline service for people who are experiencing distress or despair. People living in Northern Ireland can call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000.
Covid19 Resources and Information
Why Self-Care Matters for Parents
This online webinar will explain the importance of self care for parents and why we find it so hard to practice it
A picture book for children who are worried about Coronavirus